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(h) Stables.—One hundred and thirty-one visits were paid during the year to
the stable premises in occupation and 21 notices were served in respect of various
unsatisfactory conditions.
33. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES.
The open spaces of Barking continue to be not only a source of delight but also
happy places for recreation for many of the people of Barking.
The large open air swimming bath of which I spoke last year has been used very
considerably, and I c in think of no better way of investing public money to promote
health than by the provision of these open spaces, swimming baths, tennis courts,
cricket pitches and other amenities for healthy recreation.
The people of Barking are to be congratulated on the very real contribution
they have made in this direction towards the promotion of health.
34. SCHOOLS.
There are fourteen elementary schools, in addition to the Park Modem
School, the Faircross Special School, and the Abbey Secondary School. With
the exception of the Abbey Secondary School, which is not within the district,
sanitary inspections are regularly carried out in order that any unsatisfactory
conditions may be remedied. Upon complaints being made, any necessary work
is usually carried out forthwith.
It has not been found necessary to close any department of the schools as a result
of infectious disease.
35. RAG FLOCK ACTS, 1911 AND 1028.
There are three premises where upholstery repairs are carried out and these
premises are regularly inspected.
The general practice at all establishments is to use fibre or wood wool for the
purpose of repairs. On no occasion has rag flock been found in use.
36. OLD CLOTHES.
There is no legislation, so far as we are advised, dealing with second-hand
clothing exposed for sale, and much of this which is sold may be verminous, and,
of course, some of it may have come from infectious persons.
I would suggest that you entertain the possibility of promoting legislation to
enforce disinfection of all such second-hand clothing sold in Barking and that,
immediately, you take steps to see that no one should be afforded an opportunity
of selling such old clothes in the Corporation market unless the clothing has been so
disinfected.